Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai, United Arab Emirates
CMB — DXB
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Friday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Popular in
August
Cheapest in
May
Average price
C$ 536
Good round-trip deal
C$ 1,168 or less
Good one-way deal
C$ 349 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Colombo to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai (average of C$ 113). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 386). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to DXB?
Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 74% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Colombo to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai
Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
The most flights from CMB to DXB are scheduled on a Friday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).
How often are flights from Colombo to Dubai delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between Colombo and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Dubai flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Dubai flights?
Over the past year, FitsAir has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Muscat (MCT) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 373.
What’s the fastest layover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 50m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 57m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated 12 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai, such as Emirates,Etihad Airways, andSriLankan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Dubai Intl (DXB) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Dubai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Dubai Intl from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl; the airport handles an average of 22 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Dubai airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 10.9 km journey from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Dubai’s city centre.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai round-trip?
Currently priced at C$ 111, Etihad Airways will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from FitsAir and flydubai - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 323 and C$ 384, respectively. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 79% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai are Etihad Airways (C$ 103), FitsAir (C$ 188), and flydubai (C$ 230).
What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?
Before booking your flight to Dubai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Condor (91%), Air Mauritius (88%), Oman Air( 85%).
Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Dubai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Dubai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Dubai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Dubai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai (average of C$ 113). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 386). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Dubai departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 2025.
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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